Shareholders’ lawyers in $1bn Dell case clinch $267mn fee award

Leading human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong on hunger strike in Chinese prison, family says

Xu is protesting against what he describes as inhumane treatment in prison, including lack of contact with his family. Concerns are growing about the health of Xu Zhiyong, China’s most prominent ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

US, Germany and France urge China to free a human rights lawyer and his wife accused of subversion

The United States, Germany and France have called for the release of a Chinese human rights lawyer and his wife who were sentenced to prison this week

World - ABC News - November 1

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity

The defense is asking for a court order gagging potential witnesses and their attorneys.

Elon Musk’s lawyer says $1M giveaway winners not randomly chosen, raising potential legal issues

Elon Musk's lawyer said in a courtroom Monday that the winners of Musk’s $1 million daily prize giveaway in election swing states are not chosen at random.

Wrangling with Abba, risking jail for the Stone Roses … the lawyer behind pop’s big spats

John Kennedy sparred with the Swedes over Mamma Mia! and took on the Rolling Stones for Richard Ashcroft – he tells us why he’s still arguing with Bob Geldof after 40 years. Music lawyers are ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Trump transition lawyer: DOJ employees who won't implement agenda should leave

An attorney helping President-elect Trump plan for the transition at the Justice Department (DOJ) said Monday that career employees opposed to the Republican's vision for the agency should leave. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84

A renowned Supreme Court litigator, he argued the Republican side in Bush v. Gore, but later championed gay rights and undocumented children.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Trump transition live updates: Trump considering lawyer for deputy AG, sources say

Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House.

Democrats and the Case of Mistaken Identity Politics

The post mortem is a wake for woke.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Pro-Harris ad to run during BET Hip Hop Awards

An ad in support of Vice President Harris geared toward African American voters will run during the BET Hip Hop Awards, a music awards event airing Tuesday night. The ad, dubbed “Wallet” and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

9 of the Most Celebrated Awards in Science Outside of Nobel Prizes

The Nobel Foundation offers prizes in only three scientific disciplines, but other awards have been created to honor scientists in different fields.

Tech - The New York Times - October 15

Chapman headlines Giants' three Gold Glove Award finalists

Matt Chapman is one of three San Francisco Giants players who are among the finalists for the Gold Glove Award at their respective positions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Paul Lowe, Award-Winning British Photojournalist, Dies at 60

He was killed in a stabbing near Los Angeles, and his 19-year-old son was arrested, the authorities said. Mr. Lowe had earned acclaim for documenting the siege of Sarajevo and other conflicts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

The midseason Heisman: 11 players for college football's most coveted award

Fourteen ESPN college football writers voted on their top five for the Heisman trophy.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Jane Fonda to receive lifetime achievement award from actors’ guild

Actor and humanitarian Jane Fonda is adding the SAG life achievement award to her many accolades

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Jane Fonda to receive the 2025 SAG Life Achievement Award

You'd think by now Jane Fonda had won every honorary prize. Nope. The SAG Awards will add to her treasure chest, saluting the actress for her body of work and her humanitarian efforts.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry’s midseason College Football Playoff predictions and awards

Plus, midseason Heisman Trophy winners!

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

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